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WA HB1706
WA HB1706Concerning the operation, authorization, and permitting of microenterprise home kitchens.
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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the operation, authorization, and permitting 2 of microenterprise home kitchens; adding a new section to chapter 3 69.07 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 70.54 RCW; adding a new 4 chapter to Title 70 RCW; creating new sections; and providing 5 expiration dates. 6
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program for microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKO) in Washington state. The key provisions are:
- The Department of Health will develop and administer a pilot program to assess the potential adoption of rules for MEHKOs, which allow residents to operate small-scale home kitchens to sell meals directly to consumers.
- The pilot program will permit up to 200 MEHKOs, with no more than 75 in a single county, and will establish operating requirements such as food safety, meal volume limits, and insurance coverage.
- MEHKOs will be inspected by the Department of Health before initial permitting and up to twice per year after that. The Department can suspend or revoke permits for violations.
- The pilot program and associated regulations will expire on June 30, 2027, unless extended by the legislature.
The goal of the bill is to establish a model for MEHKOs that can reduce barriers to entry in the food industry, particularly for marginalized communities, while maintaining public health standards.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (20)
Debra Entenman (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Lisa Callan (D),
Mike Chapman (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Davina Duerr (D),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Jake Fey (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Nicole Macri (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Tina Orwall (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Eric Robertson (R),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Vandana Slatter (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1706&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 1706 SHB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67655 |
| Fiscal Note - 1706 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67116 |
| Fiscal Note - 1706 HB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66824 |
| House Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1706%20HBR%20LG%2023.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1706-S.pdf |
| House Bill Analysis 2023 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1706%20HBA%20LG%2023.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1706.pdf |
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